Maxing it out
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Maxing it out
If I was to get a 1984 or 1985 GSL-SE what are the best parts to max it out for SCCA Solo 2 Stock class. Can you tell me brands and prices.
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Originally Posted by speedturn
Replace all the old rotten suspension bushings with fresh bushings.
The rear suspension has a bit of a design flaw that causes it to bind when the body rolls in a turn. This sends the roll stiffness to infinity and therefore the weight transfer goes way up. This will cause a snap oversteer.
The softer the bushings in the rear the better the axle will be able to articulate and that is what you want.
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Originally Posted by RotaryAXer
Do NOT replace the rear bushings. Leave those old.
The rear suspension has a bit of a design flaw that causes it to bind when the body rolls in a turn. This sends the roll stiffness to infinity and therefore the weight transfer goes way up. This will cause a snap oversteer.
The softer the bushings in the rear the better the axle will be able to articulate and that is what you want.
The rear suspension has a bit of a design flaw that causes it to bind when the body rolls in a turn. This sends the roll stiffness to infinity and therefore the weight transfer goes way up. This will cause a snap oversteer.
The softer the bushings in the rear the better the axle will be able to articulate and that is what you want.
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Originally Posted by Michael Johnson
If I was to get a 1984 or 1985 GSL-SE what are the best parts to max it out for SCCA Solo 2 Stock class. Can you tell me brands and prices.
www.racingbeat.com
www.mazdatrix.com
groundcontrol oops lost that link too
Also a cool used cars/parts site:
www.thepartstrader.com
Do you own research on such details and you will be better informed.
Also use the search function over in the 1st gen section, which is an immensely helpful place.
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Oops, sorry about saying replace all suspension bushings. Yes, you want to leave the rear upper control arm bushings in their orignal condition to minimize rear suspension binding.
But, all the other suspension bushings are in pretty sorry shape after 20 years, and they will not maintain wheel alignment under cornering loads.
But, all the other suspension bushings are in pretty sorry shape after 20 years, and they will not maintain wheel alignment under cornering loads.
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